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Chimney survey in Haslemere, Surrey
Know where you stand with the chimney stack before you decide what to do next. We carry out chimney surveys in Haslemere.
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
Haslemere: your questions answered
Is Haslemere within the area you cover?
Yes. Haslemere is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Haslemere station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We use safe viewpoints rather than climbing onto the stack. A drone inspection is part of the Premium Survey where it applies. The report is clear about anything that couldn’t be seen.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does a chimney survey cover?
Every part of the stack we can see from safe positions: from the pots and flaunching down to the flashings. Leaning, unused stacks and damp on chimney breasts are recorded too.
About our chimney survey in Haslemere
A chimney stands up above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. In time, flaunching cracks, mortar washes out and flashings come loose. Water then gets into the stack and can show as damp on a chimney breast or a stain in the loft. A survey finds these problems and records them with photos. If you’ve noticed pots or cowls that look unsafe and a stack that appears to lean, we can find out what’s behind it, on flaunching, brick chimney stacks and shared and party-wall stacks alike.
In a smaller place like Haslemere, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Haslemere (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Haslemere
What else we do in Haslemere
Landlord and commercial surveys in Haslemere
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
When to book a survey in Haslemere
Removing a chimney breast inside can leave questions about how the stack is supported. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose, cracked or missing pots
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
- Leave close inspection to people with safe access
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
If the report recommends a structural engineer, a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer, it will say why. It gives them a clear starting point.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. Early signs are easier to trace.
Local roofs in Haslemere
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Shottermill Infant School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Christopher, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Haslemere is about 11 miles south of Aldershot, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Haslemere can all book chimney surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Haslemere is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU27 is covered for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a chimney survey at a property on Church Road, High Street and Longdene Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A286 and A287, Haslemere is simple for us to get to for chimney surveys. If you’re just outside Haslemere, we cover Shottermill (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Hammer (1 mile west), Bramshott Chase (2 miles north-west) and Kingsley Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (8 miles north-east) and Farncombe (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Haslemere
In Haslemere, that means homes and buildings near Woolmer Hill School, The White Lion Public House and Royal School Haslemere and the streets around them. Haslemere has its own railway station: Haslemere station. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Lynchmere Commons.
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a chimney breast normally gets worse while the cause is left. It can stain walls and damage plaster. Knowing whether it is the flaunching, flashings, brickwork or ventilation means the right fix can be planned. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Haslemere, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Haslemere
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Haslemere, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You tell us how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
Damp patches on chimney breasts often point to a problem above. We check them and at the stack in the loft where there’s safe access.
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.